By Judith S. Beck, PhD, Beck Institute President & April Moran, LCSW A certain degree of anxiety is adaptive and can allow us to perform at a high level. It can cue us to study for an upcoming exam, prepare for a meeting, or make sure we look both ways before crossing the street. With a particularly stressful election just days away, those who struggle with anxiety may feel more…
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BECK INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF THIRD EDITION OF LANDMARK TEXTBOOK
PRESS RELEASEOctober 9, 2020 CONTACTSarah Fleming610-664-3020 x222sfleming@beckinstitute.org BALA CYNWYD, PA – Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (BI) is pleased to announce the release of the third edition of Dr. Judith Beck’s textbook Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond from Guilford Press. This book, previously translated into more than 20 languages, is an essential resource in the field of mental health, for both students and experienced practitioners who want to update…
An Interview with Dr. Judith Beck and Dr. Allen Frances
A conversation between Dr. Judith S. Beck and Dr. Allen Frances regarding the current state of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and the addition to Dr. Beck's book, Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond.
What’s New in the Third Edition of Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond?
By Judith S. Beck, PhDBeck Institute President I’m excited to introduce the third edition of Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond, published on September 30 with a great deal of new material. Before writing this revision, I asked for feedback on the second edition from mental health practitioners all over the world. The excellent responses I received helped me conceptualize the changes and additions I needed to make. This edition…
Letter to the Community
Dear Beck Institute Community, At Beck Institute, we condemn racism and bigotry in any form. We grieve for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the many others who have been the victims of senseless violence because of the color of their skin. Our team stands in solidarity with individuals facing systemic injustice and those who have joined them in protest. We stand with our partners in our local and…
A CBT Approach to Living with Uncertainty: Control What You Can and Accept What You Can’t
By Judith S. Beck, PhD President, Beck Institute One of the most difficult parts about Covid-19 is uncertainty: about the timeline of the virus, about the impact on the economy, and about the effect it could have on our and our loved ones’ well-being. In my more than forty years of practicing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), I have learned that uncertainty unlocks a desire for control in many individuals. While we…